11 Day Kokoda Trek From Port Moresby
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About This Experience in Port Moresby
Why Visit Port Moresby?
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Port Moresby provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Port Moresby
You can reach Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Visit to Bomana War Cemetery
- Adventure Kokoda polo shirt
- 1:50 000 Topographic Map of the Kokoda Trail
- Personal mosquito proof tent for each trekker
- All vehicle transfers in PNG
- Official Kokoda Track Authority Trek Permit
- Kokoda Certificate of Achievement
- All trek and village campsite fees
- Pre and post-trek twin-share hotel accommodation and meals in PNG
- Private charter flight between Port Moresby and Kokoda
- Specialist Australian Expedition Leader as your battlefield/historical guide
- Group First Aid Kit with trained and experienced first aid support
What's Not Included
- Passport and Visa
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Carrier
- Personal Clothing and Equipment (as per recommended checklist)
- Personal and First Aid Items (as per recommended checklist)
- Anti-malarial medication as prescribed by your doctor
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
You will be met in the arrivals area by Adventure Kokoda team. They will co-ordinate your movement to your hotel by bus.
End Point
You will be met in the arrivals area by Adventure Kokoda team. They will co-ordinate your movement to your hotel by bus.
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point
Itinerary
Flight to Port Moresby
Arrive in Port Moresby - check in at Hotel - Trek Briefing and Introductions 16 hours
Arrive in Port Moresby - check in at Hotel - Trek Briefing and Introductions.
Port Moresby to Kokoda - Hoi
Charter Flight from Port Moresby to Kokoda 16 hours
Charter Flight from Port Moresby to Kokoda. Inspect the site of the first battle on the Kokoda plateau including the memorials and museum. Wartime briefing on the two battles for Kokoda. Trek to Hoi campsite (approx one hour) for a cultural welcome trek to Hoi village.
Hoi campsite to the Isurava Memorial
7:00 am Daily Trek Briefing 16 hours
7:00 am Daily Trek Briefing. Trek to the abandoned village of Deniki where the second battle of the Kokoda campaign was fought. Wartime briefing on the Battle for Deniki. Trek to the Isurava Memorial via the original wartime trail between Deniki and the Isurava battle site. Camp at the Memorial.
Isurava to Templeton's Crossing
5 16 hours
5.30am Dawn Service at Isurava Memorial. Wartime briefing on the Battle for Isurava. Trek to Eora Creek then down to the campsite at Templeton’s Crossing.
Templeton's Crossing to Bombers
7 16 hours
7.00 am Daily Trek Briefing. Trek via the original wartime trail up to Militia Ridge and follow the track near Mt Bellamy- the highest part of the Kokoda Trail. Follow the Bert Kienzle track to Lake Myola - an extinct volcanic plateau. It was the major logistic base for the Australians during the campaign. Wartime Briefing on the critical significance of Myola to the campaign. Trek to Bombers campsite.
Bomber's campsite to Efogi
7:00 am Daily Trek Briefing 16 hours
7:00 am Daily Trek Briefing. Follow the original wartime trail to Lake Myola No 1. Trek to Kagi via the Kagi Gap through the moss forest. Trek down to Efoge Creek then climb to Laununumu village (known as Efogi 2). Short trek down to the campsite at Efogi village.
Efogi to Agulogo
7:00 am Daily Trek Briefing 16 hours
7:00 am Daily Trek Briefing. Climb Mission Ridge via the original wartime trail. Wartime briefing on the Battle for Brigade Hill. Trek to Menari village then up to the Menari Gap. Continue down the ridge to the campsite at Agulogo.
Agulogo to Ofi Creek
7:00 am Daily Trek Briefing 16 hours
7:00 am Daily Trek Briefing. Trek through the Nauro swamp area – cross the Brown River and climb up to the village of Nauro. Cross the Maguli Range and descend via Engineer’s Ridge. Inspect the Japanese delaying defensive position on the Southern slope of Engineer’s Ridge. Trek down to the campsite at Ofi Creek – this was the site of a successful Australian ambush during the Australian withdrawal towards Ioribaiwa Ridge.
Ofi Creek to Goldie River
7:00 am Daily Trek Briefing 16 hours
7:00 am Daily Trek Briefing. Climb Ioribaiwa. Wartime briefing and inspection of the Japanese defensive position. Trek down the ridge and along Matama Creek via Va Ule Creek to the base of Imita Ridge. Climb Imita Ridge. Wartime briefing. Descend to Goldie River campsite.
Goldie River to Owers Corner
7:00 am Daily Trek Briefing 16 hours
7:00 am Daily Trek Briefing. Climb to Owers Corner. Visit Bomana War Cemetery for a final briefing on the campaign. Dinner and presentations at Hotel.
Depart Port Moresby
Check out of Hotel - check-in at Airport as per flight arrangements 16 hours
Check out of Hotel - check-in at Airport as per flight arrangements.
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